The Quest for Success
Welcome! Thanks for joining us on this journey. We are a father and son duo on the quest to find the formula to success, and understand what success means to different people. Our goal is to take a deep dive into people's stories and interview people from a range of backgrounds in this quest for success.
About us:
Jam is an experienced founder with over 18 years of experience. He is passionate about helping businesses overcome their supply-chain challenges and achieve success. He is in his final year of the Harvard OPM program where he is deepening his knowledge and network.
Dylan is a renewable energy engineer turned entrepreneur, currently working on building a community based equipment rental platform. He recently completed the Stanford ignite program, a business and entrepreneurship course where he found his love for the startup hustle.
Together, we are on the quest, the quest for success!
Episodes
91 episodes
The Failure You're Avoiding is Your Biggest Loss - Mangala Siriwardhane
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Mangala Siriwardhane, CEO of Bdynamic Logistics, reflects on a deeply personal and grounded definition of success. Drawing from his journey across non-profit work, corporate life and entr...
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Episode 90
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Why This Investment Banker Chose Purpose Over Profit - Dr. Toyin Sanni's Story
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Dr. Toyin F. Sanni shares her inspiring journey from a young girl growing up in Nigeria to becoming a leading investment banker, entrepreneur and advocate for inclusive growth across Africa. She...
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Episode 89
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The Power of Storytelling in Business - Lessons from Sarah-Jane Kurtini
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Sarah-Jane Kurtini shares her inspiring journey from co-founding Tiny Beans to launching her latest venture, Pitch Slap. With honesty and reflection, Sarah-Jane explores how her definition of su...
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Episode 88
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1:07:15
From Birdwatching To Boardrooms - Kirk Hardie
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Kirk Hardie shares his unique journey from a background in ecology to building a career in the finance and investment world. Grounded in family values and a deep respect for nature, Kirk reflect...
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Episode 87
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Positivity That Performs - Shital Daftari’s Growth Mindset
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Shital Daftari shares her extraordinary journey from a simple upbringing in India to building a thriving business in the United States. With honesty and clarity, she reflects on how her holistic...
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Episode 86
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Transforming Lives Through Compassion - Binara Dharmawardana’s Journey as a Social Entrepreneur
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Binara Dharmawardana opens up about his remarkable path as a social entrepreneur and the founder of CDF, a charity dedicated to providing essential medical transportation for underprivileged com...
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Episode 85
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The Power of Introspection - Yining Wang's Guide to Success
In this thought-provoking episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Yining Wang dives into the deeply personal side of entrepreneurship - the identity shifts, the psychological battles and the uncomfortable truths behind starting a company. Rat...
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Episode 84
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1:07:44
From Lawyer to Laughter: Journey of Identity, Courage and Comedy - Sashi Perera
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, comedian Sashi Perera opens up about her bold leap from a stable legal career to becoming one of the most exciting voices in comedy. With humour, honesty and heart, Sashi reflects on how her Sri...
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Episode 83
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Exploring the Art of Storytelling with Nigel Lopez-McBean
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Nigel Lopez-McBean, an Emmy-nominated producer and storyteller, uncovers how creativity, diversity and digital transformation shape success in today’s world.Nigel takes us on a journey t...
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Episode 82
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Innovating for a Sustainable Future - Nick Hazell
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Nick Hazell shares his incredible journey from a corporate career in aerospace and food innovation to becoming an entrepreneur leading the charge in sustainability. With extensive experience in ...
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Episode 81
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1:11:44
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From Engineering to Investment: Luis Felipe Amaral’s Journey of Resilience and Growth
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Luis Felipe Amaral shares his inspiring journey from an upbringing defined by resilience and adaptability to building a thriving career in finance and entrepreneurship. From studying engineering...
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Episode 80
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From Sri Lanka to the Big Screen - Thevin Gamage’s Journey
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, independent filmmaker Thevin Gamage shares his remarkable journey from a disciplined upbringing in Sri Lanka to pursuing his creative dreams in Toronto. Thevin opens up about his love for storyt...
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Episode 79
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59:58
The CEO Who Empowers Everyone to Shine - Jocelyn See
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Jocelyn See, CEO of Landlite Philippines, whose journey from homemaker to successful entrepreneur is both inspiring and transformative. Guided by her beli...
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Episode 78
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1:13:18
From Mowing Lawns to Building an Empire - The Entrepreneurial Journey of Jim Penman
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Jim Penman, the founder of Jim’s Group, one of Australia’s most recognisable and trusted franchise networks. From his early ambitions as an academic researcher to becom...
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Episode 77
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How Great Leaders Put People First Every Time - Guy Peixoto
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Guy Peixoto, a serial entrepreneur from Brazil whose story is as much about resilience as it is about achievement. From a challenging childhood to building and scaling ...
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Episode 76
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She Left Her Stable Career to Fight Homelessness - Danielle Schutte
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Danielle Schutte, CEO of We Are Mobilise, whose inspiring journey from management consulting to leading a non-profit highlights the evolving meaning of success and the power of ...
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Episode 75
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1:03:10
Why Happiness Is the KPI That Matters - Dr. Dorian von Freyhold
Redefining Success with Dr. Dorian von Freyhold: From Global Upbringing to Consulting & Private EquityIn this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Dorian von Freyhold to unpack success beyond titles and tro...
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Episode 74
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1:09:20
Building Great Teams the "People-First" Way | Mark Plueckthun
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast we sit down with Mark Plueckthun, Managing Director of Allied Metals, for a candid and insightful conversation on what it truly means to succeed in business and life.Mark shares his personal ...
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Episode 73
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1:01:46
The Viral Blueprint - How Yohani Put Sri Lankan Music on the Map
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Yohani De Silva, Sri Lanka’s global music sensation, whose journey from an aspiring corporate professional to an internationally celebrated artist is both inspiring and deeply h...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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59:12
The Sound of Success with Sangeeth Wijesuriya - Music, Mindfulness & Meaning
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Sangeeth Wijesuriya, one of Sri Lanka’s celebrated musicians, to explore his journey of passion, discipline, and cultural impact. From a childhood steeped in music to b...
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Episode 71
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How This Doctor Blossomed into a Business Icon - Dr. Lasantha Malavige
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Lasantha Malavige, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, whose journey from the world of medicine to building one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised floral and lifestyle brands ...
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Episode 70
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She Cares For The Kids That Everyone Else Forgot!
The Heart of a Mother: Sunethra Weerasinghe’s Journey of Compassion and Service In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Sunethra Weerasinghe, a woman whose life’s work has been dedicated to caring for aba...
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Episode 69
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The Secrets of Sri Lanka’s Snack Dynasty - Shea Wickramasingha
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Shea Wickramasingha, Group Managing Director of CBL Group, to explore her inspiring evolution from a self-described reluctant entrant into her family’s business to one of Sri La...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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Why This CEO Meditates Every Morning (And You Should Too) - Dheerajj Agarwaal
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Dheerajj Agarwaal - co-founder and CEO of VSynergize AI - to explore how he fused entrepreneurial ambition with mindfulness and social impact to create a more holistic version o...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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1:02:43
Breaking Through: How Hanan Nagi Redefined Success Against the Odds
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Hanan Nagi - founder & CEO of HNI Training & Coaching - to unpack her remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in Egypt to leading one of the Middle East’s most i...
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Episode 66
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